B49 5DU is a sought-after residential area on Ragley Mill Lane, 1.0km from Grunthill in Stratford-on-Avon. Administratively it sits within Alcester & Rural ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.
For serious buyers, B49 5DU is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for B49 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00158958 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAGLEY MILL LANE, B49 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAGLEY MILL LANE, B49 5DU.
273
45
£ 42,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B49 5DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £291k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £291k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5DU. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
4 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Terraced
£ 237,475
4 sales · Mean £ 236,237
Detached
£ 705,000
1 sales · Mean £ 705,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5DU has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alcester Grammar School
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.8 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.7 km
- Pantryanns0.7 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Roebuck0.4 km
- Dog And Partridge0.9 km
- The Bear Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Seco Tools (UK) Ltd0.5 km
- The Alcester Inn0.6 km
- Cardamom0.8 km
- Lounge@260.8 km
- The Spice Room0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.6 km
- Roosters0.8 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.7 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wootton Wawen8.1 km
- Wilmcote8.2 km
- Bearley9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Alcester Grammar School0.2 km
- Grammar School0.3 km
- Grammar School0.3 km
- Roebuck Inn0.4 km
- Roebuck Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B495DU · Data under Open Government Licence